Kiskadinna Lake
About Kiskadinna Lake
Kiskadinna Lake is a 121-acre lake near Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 40 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 2 fish species here. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1999.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. 5 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Kiskadinna Lake
- 121 acres, up to 40 feet deep, near Grand Marais
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 121 acres
- Max depth
- 40 ft
- Shoreline
- 6 mi
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- Camping (5 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 2
- Game fish
- 0
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1999
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- No
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Camping & Reservations
5 campgrounds are mapped on or near Kiskadinna Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kiskadinna Lake?
Kiskadinna Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Grand Marais. It covers 121 acres and reaches 40 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Kiskadinna Lake?
Kiskadinna Lake covers 121 acres with about 6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 40 feet.
What fish can you catch at Kiskadinna Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Green Sunfish and White Sucker. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Kiskadinna Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Kiskadinna Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Kiskadinna Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Kiskadinna Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Kiskadinna Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
Can you camp at Kiskadinna Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.